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Originally Posted by Mybabe4me  I would see a specialist first just to be on the safe side becuase if it is AAI going to a chiropractor can do more damage. I believe Vicki had a adjustment made On Bleu Boy before being diagnosed with the AAI and was told she was lucky he did not kill her pup. Don't quote me on that I will have to go back through her threads.
But I do know that chiropractors can cause more damage to AAI pups. Becuase it is not disks that are slipped out of place with Atlantoaxial Instability it is the ligements and dens that are involved and the dens are what holds the neck to the head.
Just my thoughts here. |
Val this is RIGHT BLEU BOY BARBER went to 3 vets before he went to the NEURO .. Worse decision ever. They took BLEU BOYS neck and turned it. I was so upset. NOONE needs to manipulate ROXIS neck but a neuro. PLEASE because they can make it worse if you are not careful. I know vets have degrees but untill you have a MRI/ CT in hand they need to leave the neck alone period...
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Originally Posted by ROXI SUNSHINE UPDATE !!!
I brought Roxi to the vet today, a different doctor this time. I couldn't see a specialist today because I went after work, all the places were closed and also the neurologist is about 1-2 hours away from where I live. I will be going Monday or Tuesday since they are closed on the weekends. I was very pleased with this vet as he seemed to care more about Roxi rather than the first vet who said nothing was wrong with her and all she needed was some rest. This vet said that in her x-ray, her back is fine, but something is clearly going on in her neck/shoulder area. She arches her back so she can relieve the pressure or pain off of her neck/shoulder area.
He referred us to a neurologist to get a more in depth analysis to see what is really wrong. There she will get MRI or CT scan and see if surgery is needed. He suggests that the problem is cervical IVDD according to the referral papers. Since this is my first time, could anyone give me an estimate about how much MRI/CT scans cost so I can have some sort of price in mind?
I will keep everyone up to date after I see the neurologist sometime this week. I am very very thankful for everyone's concern, advice, suggestions and help. I just joined YT a few days ago to see if I could get some help and didn't expect to get this much love from everyone. You guys are the best! I've included some pictures of her now as she tries to rest comfortably 
Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart. Roxi sends out her love as well  |
On the low end of a MRI $1500 on the high end $2000. I can get all my paperwork out and break down all the costs for you if you like. Texas A&M worked with me financially. There is hope and help so I can not wait to hear ROXIS update.
The picture of ROXI resting was the ONLY I DO MEAN ONLY position that BLEU BOY could rest in. That is where he was most careful... With ROXI being 5 months old I think you have caught this early and you should have a successful outcome but I reccommend surgery IMMEDIATELY if she is for sure diagnosed. Please keep me posted and let me know how I may help because I have my heart and soul in the AAI babies..
Hugs to you on this journey so far there are a few of us that have been through exactly what you are going through and we will put you under our wings and help you as much as we can and
PS We have all met in person face to face which has been tons of fun.
BLEU BOYS case is being taught all over the world to inform vets on AAI. You did not hear of this disease much but now it is getting more and more common.
Prayers for you
Vicki...